Fitt Insider 303. Naveen Jain, Founder and CEO of Viome
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Aug 26, 2025 
Join Naveen Jain, founder and CEO of Viome, as he dives into the revolution of personalized medicine. He discusses the inadequacies of DNA testing and highlights the importance of RNA analysis and microbiome insights. Hear about Viome's mission to prevent chronic diseases through tailored nutritional recommendations and supplements. Jain also tackles critical healthcare system barriers and emphasizes the shift from treatment to prevention, advocating for informed consumer choices in health management. Tune in for an enlightening conversation on the future of health!
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Chronic Disease Is A Process
- Chronic diseases develop over time and reflect changing molecular biology rather than sudden infection-like events.
- Measuring those molecular changes enables early diagnosis, prevention, and potential reversal.
System Incentives Favor Sickness
- Healthcare is structured so many participants profit when patients stay sick, which misaligns incentives for prevention.
- Doctors often care but operate within billing and systemic constraints that discourage keeping people healthy.
DNA Doesn’t Tell Your Current Health
- DNA remains constant and therefore poorly predicts dynamic health changes or current disease state.
- Gene expression (RNA) reflects what is actively changing and is far more informative for current health.